Chayote Squash?

[jumper123]

I bought one the other day, they enjoy it.. any word on whether its good for them? I know most squash is healthy. Just checking!

 

[Draco D Tegu]

I've never seen it....could it be a normal squash going by a different name? Got a pic of it?

 

[jumper123]

its a weird looking vegetable.. doesnt look like normal squash to me. its not letting me add a picture, but theres lots on google..

http://www.tavillasales.com/images/PicChayoteLg.jpg

 

[Jason]

it has a 1:1 calcium to phosphorus ratio, but it does have oxalates...
i would feed it to any of my reptiles, no problem. I wouldn't use it as a staple tho. once a week or so should be fine

 

[Little Wise Owl]

Nutritional Facts on Chayote Fruit/Squash:
Nutritional Facts and Analysis for Chayote Fruit

 

[reptastic]

I used it as a treat for my iguanas and other herbivores, i didnt use them often just as treat as mentioned above

 

[jumper123]

hey thanks! they loved it so i figured it should be more as a treat. i never really look into those things i always ask you guys first!